Eating and smoking are not interchangeable

Smoking works within minutes and is easy to dose. You feel it and stop when needed. Edibles are processed by the liver, not the lungs: a 45–90 minute delay, a more intense and longer-lasting effect, and no way to course-correct halfway through. The most common mistake: assuming it “isn't working” too early and taking more. Wait it out (see entry 26 on dosing generally).